WHY FLAG FOOTBALL? 


Offers Inclusivity:  Flag is a great sport for both boys and girls of all ages – even the younger ones. There are no height or weight restrictions, making it a game everybody can play.

Favors Flexibility:  Flag supports all skill levels and sports priorities – from fun competition to learning the fundamentals of football to prepare for a transition into tackle.

Promotes Fitness:  Flag encourages physical activity and healthy movement, ensuring your child spends quality time away from the screen.

Introduces Football:  Flag provides a natural entry point into the world of football, creating opportunities for your child to learn, engage and grow with the sport.

Teaches Teamwork:  Flag instills the critical value of teamwork and teaches your child how to play and interact well with others.

Builds Confidence:  Flag equips your child with the skills to build and grow their confidence levels both on and off the field.

Instills Sportsmanship:  Flag teaches your child what being a good sport and team player looks like, emphasizing what it means to win and lose gracefully.

Supporting Community: Flag football creates a welcoming community for children to be a part of and grow with across their journey with the sport.

Sense of Achievement: Flag football provides an avenue for children to celebrate their achievements, from winning games, to growing their trophy collection, to tracking progress and improvement in skills.  

Active Lifestyle: Flag football is a key tool in helping children develop life-long healthy habits – instead of staying inside playing video games, flag gets them up, gets them out and gets them exercising.


Safety Information
  • NFL FLAG coaches must agree to terms and conditions that set the standards for the league
  • NFL FLAG coaches complete background screenings every year
  • NFL FLAG provides rules and handbooks to assist leagues in their operations